Safety First Scholarship
$1,000
Arckey & Steele is committed to the principle that safety is not just a priority, but a duty. We believe in the power of proactive measures to prevent accidents and foster well-being, whether on the road, at work, or within our communities. In line with this, we are excited to announce the Safety First Scholarship, a unique opportunity for students who are dedicated to cultivating safer environments. This scholarship aims to support students who understand and advocate for the significance of safety education.No matter your field of study—be it public health, law, engineering, or something else—we are eager to learn...
Arckey & Steele is committed to the principle that safety is not just a priority, but a duty. We believe in the power of proactive measures to prevent accidents and foster well-being, whether on the road, at work, or within our communities. In line with this, we are excited to announce the Safety First Scholarship, a unique opportunity for students who are dedicated to cultivating safer environments. This scholarship aims to support students who understand and advocate for the significance of safety education.No matter your field of study—be it public health, law, engineering, or something else—we are eager to learn...
Colorado Criminal Defense Scholarship
$1,000
Are you a fervent advocate for criminal law, eager to effect change in the justice system? The 2025 Colorado Criminal Defense Scholarship, presented by Petrash Law, offers you an opportunity to receive $1000 towards your academic pursuits! This scholarship aims to aid students who demonstrate a deep commitment to justice and a desire to positively influence their communities. Applicants are urged to explore recent legislative amendments, notable court verdicts, or advancements in forensic science, and discuss their implications on defense tactics. The student who exhibits exceptional dedication and potential for impact will be selected to receive this scholarship, aiding them...
Are you a fervent advocate for criminal law, eager to effect change in the justice system? The 2025 Colorado Criminal Defense Scholarship, presented by Petrash Law, offers you an opportunity to receive $1000 towards your academic pursuits! This scholarship aims to aid students who demonstrate a deep commitment to justice and a desire to positively influence their communities. Applicants are urged to explore recent legislative amendments, notable court verdicts, or advancements in forensic science, and discuss their implications on defense tactics. The student who exhibits exceptional dedication and potential for impact will be selected to receive this scholarship, aiding them...
Winograd Family Scholarships
$1,236
We encourage you to apply. Completing the main application will take a few hours, but that single submission will be considered for multiple scholarships, streamlining the process for you.
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- Applications for the 2026 Community Foundation Scholarships are due January 29, 2026.
- Scholarship criteria and award amounts may change.
Winograd Family Scholarships
Background
- Harold and Florence Winograd created these scholarships to honor and give back to the Greeley schools in appreciation for the support those schools provided their four sons.
Who is eligible
- One graduating senior each from Greeley Central High School, Greeley West High...
We encourage you to apply. Completing the main application will take a few hours, but that single submission will be considered for multiple scholarships, streamlining the process for you.
APPLY NOW
- Applications for the 2026 Community Foundation Scholarships are due January 29, 2026.
- Scholarship criteria and award amounts may change.
Winograd Family Scholarships
Background
- Harold and Florence Winograd created these scholarships to honor and give back to the Greeley schools in appreciation for the support those schools provided their four sons.
Who is eligible
- One graduating senior each from Greeley Central High School, Greeley West High...
Weld Community Foundation Scholarships
$20,000
Last year, donors made it possible for the Foundation to grant 165 scholarships, amounting to more than $570,000.
We encourage you to apply. Completing the primary application will take a few hours, but that single application will be considered for many of the scholarships we offer, which simplifies the process.
Additional opportunities
There are also awards with specific eligibility requirements that are handled outside the primary Community Foundation scholarship application. Review the descriptions below to see if you qualify.
Other awards NOT using the Community Foundation Scholarship Application:
- Sharon Magnuson-Farr Scholarship — awarded to a graduating senior from Eaton...
Last year, donors made it possible for the Foundation to grant 165 scholarships, amounting to more than $570,000.
We encourage you to apply. Completing the primary application will take a few hours, but that single application will be considered for many of the scholarships we offer, which simplifies the process.
Additional opportunities
There are also awards with specific eligibility requirements that are handled outside the primary Community Foundation scholarship application. Review the descriptions below to see if you qualify.
Other awards NOT using the Community Foundation Scholarship Application:
- Sharon Magnuson-Farr Scholarship — awarded to a graduating senior from Eaton...
Incline Friends Scholarship
$2,500
Purpose
The Incline Friends Scholarship Awards exist to support college-bound students who have demonstrated an interest in outdoor recreation, environmental stewardship, and/or community efforts focused on conserving natural resources. Up to three scholarships have been created to honor people who have supported these activities within El Paso County.
Scholarship awards
- Up to three undergraduate scholarships will be granted each year, with each award up to $2,500.
- Awards are one-year only and will be paid directly to the educational institution the recipient attends.
Who is eligible
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a high school senior...
Purpose
The Incline Friends Scholarship Awards exist to support college-bound students who have demonstrated an interest in outdoor recreation, environmental stewardship, and/or community efforts focused on conserving natural resources. Up to three scholarships have been created to honor people who have supported these activities within El Paso County.
Scholarship awards
- Up to three undergraduate scholarships will be granted each year, with each award up to $2,500.
- Awards are one-year only and will be paid directly to the educational institution the recipient attends.
Who is eligible
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a high school senior...
Bootstraps Scholarships
$44,000
About Bootstraps
Bootstraps makes scholarships and interest-free loans available to graduating high school seniors from the mountain communities. These awards are supported by local donors — individuals, families, businesses, and civic groups.
Eligibility
You may apply if all of the following apply:
- You will graduate from high school in the current school year (2025–2026).
- You are a legal resident of Colorado.
- Your primary residence is inside the attendance boundaries for Clear Creek, Conifer, Evergreen, or Platte Canyon High Schools.
- Students enrolled in homeschool, online, private, or alternative programs who live within those same attendance boundaries are...
About Bootstraps
Bootstraps makes scholarships and interest-free loans available to graduating high school seniors from the mountain communities. These awards are supported by local donors — individuals, families, businesses, and civic groups.
Eligibility
You may apply if all of the following apply:
- You will graduate from high school in the current school year (2025–2026).
- You are a legal resident of Colorado.
- Your primary residence is inside the attendance boundaries for Clear Creek, Conifer, Evergreen, or Platte Canyon High Schools.
- Students enrolled in homeschool, online, private, or alternative programs who live within those same attendance boundaries are...
Pinnacol Foundation Scholarships
$4,700
Introduction
We understand that a serious workplace injury to a parent can upend family life and make pursuing higher education more difficult. The Pinnacol Foundation scholarship program exists to help students continue their studies despite these hardships.
Scholarship overview
- Awards are available for study at accredited U.S. four-year colleges, two-year colleges, community colleges, vocational schools, and trade programs.
- Scholarships average $4,700 per recipient per year.
- Funds must be applied only to costs associated with attending school.
Who qualifies
To be considered for a Pinnacol Foundation scholarship, you must meet all of the following:
- Be the natural...
Introduction
We understand that a serious workplace injury to a parent can upend family life and make pursuing higher education more difficult. The Pinnacol Foundation scholarship program exists to help students continue their studies despite these hardships.
Scholarship overview
- Awards are available for study at accredited U.S. four-year colleges, two-year colleges, community colleges, vocational schools, and trade programs.
- Scholarships average $4,700 per recipient per year.
- Funds must be applied only to costs associated with attending school.
Who qualifies
To be considered for a Pinnacol Foundation scholarship, you must meet all of the following:
- Be the natural...
Western Colorado Community Foundation Scholarships
$5,000
Overview and eligibility summary
Below are descriptions of the scholarships available, including who may apply, program and GPA requirements, award amounts, and renewal conditions.
Scholarships for traditional students
- Caddo Scholarship
- Target applicants: Graduating high school seniors from the Western Slope, with preference given to students from Delta County high schools.
- Requirement: Must intend to enroll at the Colorado School of Mines.
- Award: $5,000.
- Maltese Cross Scholarship (general)
- Target applicants: Colorado residents who have been accepted into a fire-technology program.
- Eligible fields: Fire Science, public administration, or public safety.
- Renewal: Renewable for up...
Overview and eligibility summary
Below are descriptions of the scholarships available, including who may apply, program and GPA requirements, award amounts, and renewal conditions.
Scholarships for traditional students
- Caddo Scholarship
- Target applicants: Graduating high school seniors from the Western Slope, with preference given to students from Delta County high schools.
- Requirement: Must intend to enroll at the Colorado School of Mines.
- Award: $5,000.
- Maltese Cross Scholarship (general)
- Target applicants: Colorado residents who have been accepted into a fire-technology program.
- Eligible fields: Fire Science, public administration, or public safety.
- Renewal: Renewable for up...
HB 49 LHS Football Scholarship
$4,900
Introduction
This scholarship supports student-athletes in football and honors the legacy of Henry Braly. It is intended for a Longmont High School senior who plans to enroll in postsecondary education in the fall.
Focus Area
- Athletics (football)
Eligibility
- Must be a football player.
- Must be a graduating senior from Longmont High School.
Academic Limit
- Maximum GPA allowed: 3.8.
Award Details
- One-time scholarship of $4,900, presented in memory of Henry Braly.
About the Scholarship
- Established to commemorate Henry Braly, founder of The Braly Family Foundation. Henry played as a lineman for Longmont High School in...
Introduction
This scholarship supports student-athletes in football and honors the legacy of Henry Braly. It is intended for a Longmont High School senior who plans to enroll in postsecondary education in the fall.
Focus Area
- Athletics (football)
Eligibility
- Must be a football player.
- Must be a graduating senior from Longmont High School.
Academic Limit
- Maximum GPA allowed: 3.8.
Award Details
- One-time scholarship of $4,900, presented in memory of Henry Braly.
About the Scholarship
- Established to commemorate Henry Braly, founder of The Braly Family Foundation. Henry played as a lineman for Longmont High School in...
Braly SOCO Any Athlete Scholarship
$5,000
Introduction
This scholarship honors the legacy of Henry Braly and supports graduating high school seniors connected to Branson School or Las Animas School in Colorado who participate in athletics.
Eligibility
- School affiliation: Applicants must be graduating seniors who attend Branson School or Las Animas School in Colorado. Alternatively, seniors from the surrounding community who compete in sports for either Branson School or Las Animas School are also eligible.
- Athletic involvement: Candidates are required to participate in school athletics.
- Academic limit: Applicants must have an unweighted GPA of 3.8 or lower to qualify.
Purpose
The award was established...
Introduction
This scholarship honors the legacy of Henry Braly and supports graduating high school seniors connected to Branson School or Las Animas School in Colorado who participate in athletics.
Eligibility
- School affiliation: Applicants must be graduating seniors who attend Branson School or Las Animas School in Colorado. Alternatively, seniors from the surrounding community who compete in sports for either Branson School or Las Animas School are also eligible.
- Athletic involvement: Candidates are required to participate in school athletics.
- Academic limit: Applicants must have an unweighted GPA of 3.8 or lower to qualify.
Purpose
The award was established...
Arapahoe Pass Scholarship
$12,000
Introduction
The Arapahoe Pass Scholarship supports Boulder County students pursuing higher education at public institutions across Colorado. It is intended for applicants who meet the age and family-education criteria and who plan to attend an accredited public college or university in the state.
Who is eligible
- Must be a graduate or a current graduating senior of a public high school located in Boulder County, Colorado.
- Applicant must be younger than 30 years old at the time the application is submitted.
- Neither parent may hold a college or university degree (applicant should be a first-generation college student).
Award...
Introduction
The Arapahoe Pass Scholarship supports Boulder County students pursuing higher education at public institutions across Colorado. It is intended for applicants who meet the age and family-education criteria and who plan to attend an accredited public college or university in the state.
Who is eligible
- Must be a graduate or a current graduating senior of a public high school located in Boulder County, Colorado.
- Applicant must be younger than 30 years old at the time the application is submitted.
- Neither parent may hold a college or university degree (applicant should be a first-generation college student).
Award...
La Plata Electric Association Scholarships
$28,000
Introduction
LPEA is offering two renewable scholarships to support students pursuing careers with rural electric cooperatives. Each award provides $7,000 per year for up to four years to cover tuition, fees, and books. These scholarships are intended for graduating high school students who plan to enroll full-time at a U.S. accredited college or university. Recipients must remain enrolled full-time and meet the academic requirements listed below to keep the funding.
Who is eligible
- Must be a member of LPEA.
- Must have graduated from a high school (including homeschool programs) or earned a GED within LPEA’s service area (including...
Introduction
LPEA is offering two renewable scholarships to support students pursuing careers with rural electric cooperatives. Each award provides $7,000 per year for up to four years to cover tuition, fees, and books. These scholarships are intended for graduating high school students who plan to enroll full-time at a U.S. accredited college or university. Recipients must remain enrolled full-time and meet the academic requirements listed below to keep the funding.
Who is eligible
- Must be a member of LPEA.
- Must have graduated from a high school (including homeschool programs) or earned a GED within LPEA’s service area (including...
